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Franciscan Health has introduced the Ceribell System, an FDA-cleared electroencephalography (EEG) device powered by artificial intelligence, to improve neurological care at its hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago's South Suburbs. The system is currently used at Franciscan Health locations in Crown Point, Dyer, Michigan City, Munster, and Olympia Fields.
The Ceribell System was first implemented at Franciscan Health Michigan City in January 2024. It was later adopted at the Crown Point hospital in September 2024, followed by Olympia Fields in December 2024, and most recently at the Dyer and Munster hospitals this spring.
This technology is designed for rapid seizure detection and continuous monitoring. It assists hospital teams in making quick treatment decisions for patients at risk of non-convulsive seizures. These seizures often occur without obvious symptoms, leading to delayed treatment if not promptly managed with anti-seizure medication. As with strokes, timely diagnosis and intervention are crucial since treatment efficacy decreases with each hour of delay.
The Ceribell System features a headband that is easy to apply, a portable recorder, and AI-driven software. Setup takes less than five minutes, providing clinicians with fast access to EEG data for informed decision-making. A recent analysis indicated that using Ceribell compared to conventional EEG resulted in a median reduction of ICU stay by four days.
"For our patients it provides rapid, bedside EEG to help detect seizures in various clinical presentations," said Derwin Philip, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Services at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. "It not only helps for faster diagnosis and treatment but also for improved clinical outcomes, overtreatment avoidance and unnecessary admissions or transfers."
The technology complements rather than replaces conventional EEG monitoring by expanding EEG coverage throughout the hospital.
"It empowers clinicians to make more informed decisions at the bedside," stated Ryan Misek, DO, FACOEP, FACEP, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Franciscan Health Crown Point. "This technology helps bridge the gap between immediate care and in-depth analysis."
